A First Course in Factor Analysis

Abstract

Contents: Preface to the First Edition. Preface to the Second Edition. Introduction. The Factor Analytic Model. Factor Extraction by the Centroid Method. Methods of Factor Extraction. Orthogonal Hand Rotations. Oblique Hand Rotations. Simple Structure and Other Rotational Criteria. Planning the Standard Design Factor Analysis. Alternate Designs in Factor Analysis. Interpretation and Application of Factor Analytic Results. Development of the Comrey Personality Scales: An Example of the Use of Factor Analysis. Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Structural Equation Models. Computer Programs.